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Domain name policing and enforcement
Safenames Ltd
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7 Oct2021
How to defend against opportunists in the arena of personal names and unregistered rights
Emma Raducanu’s historic win at the US Open has prompted a flood of domain name registrations attempting to capitalise on her name. The UDRP does not explicitly provide standing for unregistered personal names, however, there are proven ways to protect oneself against opportunists. Full text
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23 Sep2021
Recent UDRP cases reveal trademark applications are being targeted by cybersquatters
A recent trend of cybersquatting by one individual showcases the need to coordinate domain name registrations alongside trademark applications and the importance of understanding the UDRP’s stance on opportunism. Full text
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19 Aug2021
Why domain consolidation and licensing are crucial for trademark protection
Domain management has become essential to retaining brand value online — it has also become more complex. Understanding the importance of consolidating all branded domain names into one authorised channel should now be standard for brand owners and managers. Full text
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5 Aug2021
Why lawyers are ideally placed to handle domain management
In recent years domain names have become critical to brand identity and marketing efforts, so naturally fraudsters have been attracted to them. However, legal departments can take crucial measures to strengthen their company’s legal position online, with lawyers, especially those specialising in intellectual property, ideally placed to take on this increasingly important role. Full text
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22 Jul2021
Trademark versus geographical term – the Gorgonzola UDRP cases
Gorgonzola is a protected geographical indicator in the European Union but recent cases involving the owner of the GORGONZOLA figurative mark raise questions as to its protection under the UDRP. Full text
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1 Jul2021
Punishment of reverse domain name hijacking – a fair reprimand or far too lenient?
Experts discuss why reverse domain name hijacking (RDNH) remains an issue with the UDRP, and whether the repercussions for RDNH will, or should, be harsher in the future. Full text
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27 May2021
Are takedowns the most effective solution to tackling online threats?
Although takedowns are an efficient solution to stop an immediate threat to a brand, they should be carried out in combination with other legal measures when it comes to online infringement. Full text
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6 May2021
New ‘.sa’ dispute policy added to WIPO’s repertoire
A thorough breakdown of the key factors of ‘.sa’ domain name disputes highlights how brand owners can make use of the new policy. Full text
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22 Apr2021
What actions should brand owners take to comply with the new ‘.au’ licensing rules?
Domain name experts consider the new ‘.au’ licensing rules and the impact that they have on brand owners, providing guidelines for those potentially affected. Full text
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15 Apr2021
Understanding the UDRP: how counsel can overcome uncertainty in proceedings
Counsel often has the difficult task of assessing the likelihood of success in UDRP proceedings, which can lead to giving percentage estimates to clients. However, deeper understanding of the policy and careful assessment of a case help counsel identify and convey shortcomings to their clients early on. Full text
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8 Apr2021
Limitations of the concept of ‘constructive notice’ in the UDRP
The concept of ‘constructive notice’ has been discussed in several UDRP decisions in the past. However, it is only ever applied in narrow circumstances and complainants attempting to rely on it face a number of risks. Full text
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18 Mar2021
Rightmove successfully proves similarity in ‘.uk’ dispute
Rightmove has recovered the domain name ‘righttrade.uk’ through the ‘.uk’ registry domain dispute resolution procedure, after successfully proving that the domain name was similar enough to the RIGHTMOVE trademark. Full text
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4 Mar2021
How UDRP proceedings are helping brands tackle punysquatting
Punycode cybersquatting can cause significant damage to reputable brands. A number of cases, including one targeting BMW customers, reveals why brand owners – especially those that do not use the Latin alphabet – should familiarise themselves with the best methods of protecting their domain names from such attacks. Full text
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18 Feb2021
Post-Brexit roadmap – restrictions on ‘.fr’ domain registrations explained
The United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union has had major consequences for UK residents looking to register ‘.fr’ domain names. Here are the key points for brand owners to be aware of. Full text
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28 Jan2021
Cybersquatting trends and strategies that brand owners need to know
As the covid-19 pandemic has led to a surge in online scams, it is vital that brand owners are fully versed in protecting their reputation, goods and services. With cybersquatting being the main form of online fraud, experts give their insight into how best to tackle this. Full text
